STUDIES
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about studies in the running, cycling and triathlon industries? Scroll below to view all endurance sport studies.
January 20, 2026
How many running shoes do you actually need in your rotation?
When it comes to running footwear, things get complicated quickly. High-stack, max-cushion, minimalist, carbon-plated–the options are endless, making if difficult to decide how many (and which) shoes you need. While it’s possible to train in a single pair, most runners will benefit from a small, thoughtful rotation–especially if they’re logging...
January 20, 2026
Running USA Releases “2025’s Top Races: A Look at the Year in Review” Industry Insights Report
January 20, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Running USA today released 2025’s Top Races: Tracking Growth, a new Industry Insights Report examining participation trends across the U.S. running event landscape. The findings are available for download here. The report shows that participation among the nation’s top races increased in 2025 compared to...
January 15, 2026
FLOWBIO independently validates its sweat sensor against laboratory gold standard
London, UK (January 15, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - FLOWBIO has published an independent, peer reviewed validation study assessing the performance of its wearable sweat sensor against established laboratory reference methods used in sport science. The study, published in Frontiers in Physiology, evaluates the FLOWBIO Sensor by comparing wearable sweat analysis...
January 12, 2026
RunSignup Releases 2025 Top 100 Largest Road Races
Moorestown, NJ (January 12, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for races in the U.S., released a list of the 2025 Top 100 Largest Road Races in the United States. This report ranks races based on the publicly available finisher counts for each race weekend...
January 9, 2026
Strength Training Boosts Brain Health, According to New Study
We know that strength training is beneficial for the body in many ways. It protects joints and bones, improves metabolism, balance, and endurance. But if lifting helps the body this much, what is it doing for the brain? A recent meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience offers a layered answer. The study’s researchers...
January 9, 2026
Endurance Events Surpass Pre-Pandemic Participation Levels
Moorestown, NJ — January 9, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events in the United States, reports endurance event participation has fully rebounded from the COVID-19 pandemic and now exceeds pre-pandemic levels. Based on year-over-year analysis of the same events held before and...
January 8, 2026
Scientists find exercise rivals therapy for depression
A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared with antidepressants, exercise showed similar benefits, though the evidence was less certain. Researchers found that light to moderate activity over multiple sessions worked best, with few side effects. While it’s not a...
January 8, 2026
RunSignup Reports Record Growth in 2025
Moorestown, NJ — [January 8, 2026] /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events, nonprofit fundraising, and ticketed experiences, today released its 2025 Year in Review, highlighting another record-breaking year of growth, innovation, and customer success. In 2025, RunSignup helped event organizers process $650 million...
January 6, 2026
Why Some People Put on More Muscle Than Others
I have a runner friend who claims he has to avoid doing too many push-ups, otherwise he starts to bulk up so much that it interferes with his running. It’s hard to understate how annoying I find this. I also have trouble believing it, to be honest, as someone who...
December 30, 2025
Why Science Says to Pick the Running Shoe That Feels Most Comfortable
Modern running shoes emerged in the 1970s and 1980s, as companies added features like cushioned midsoles, raised heels, and pronation control. It’s hard to get good statistics, or even to compare the very different running populations of the 1970s and the 2000s, but by the time Chris McDougall’s book Born to...
